Disability Representative

Jobtailor; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 24,798 - 35,319; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Mentor program and manager guidance

Career development opportunities

Benefits package (medical, dental, 401

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Disability Representative to process claims and determine benefits under disability plans. This role involves timely payments, adjustments for workers' compensation and SSDI, and ensuring ongoing processing of claims in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, customer-focused and thrive in a team setting, with strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong oral and written communication; computer literate incl. Microsoft Office; organizational skills.
• Typing proficiency required.
• Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Makes claim determinations to approve non-complex disability claims or recommends denial to team lead.
• Determines benefits due, processes timely payments and adjustments for workers' compensation and SSDI.
• Informs claimants of required documents, time frames, payment information and claims status via phone, mail or claims system.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top CompaniesCertified as a Great Place to Work®Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & InsuranceDisability RepresentativeDisability RepresentativeOur teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near our Dynamic Center of Excellence Dublin, OH 5500 Glendon Ct #100, Dublin, OH 43016

What we offer:

• A stable, consistent work environment—both in-office and virtual
• A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers from some of the world’s most respected brands
• A dedicated mentor and manager to guide you every step of your career journey
• Career development and promotional opportunities as you take on new responsibilities
• A diverse, all-inclusive benefits package designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To process claims and determine benefits due pursuant to a disability plan; to make timely payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets; and to ensure the ongoing processing of claims.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?

We are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic candidates that want to grow a career. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, show motivation, and drive in their work ethic, are customer-oriented, naturally empathic and solution-focused.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes claim determinations to approve non-complex disability claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the disability plan.
• Determines benefits due, makes timely claims payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets.
• Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, payment information and claims status either by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Licensing: High school diploma or GED required.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication, computer literate – including Microsoft Office, organizational skills required
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, Windows environment.
• Must meet minimum typing requirements.
• Experience: Clerical or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Entry-level colleagues are offered a world class training program with a comprehensive curriculum. An assigned mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journey. Career development and promotional growth opportunities. A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more.

Work environment requirements

• Physical: Computer keyboarding
• Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is 21.82.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.